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How to get fromChicago to North Rimby plane, shuttle, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to North Rim by plane, shuttle, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane MDW - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkwayshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Grand Canyon North Rim Visitor Centershuttle bus
    13h 54m
    $238–515

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain train
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    3. Take the bus from GC Village Bright Angel Lodge to Grand Canyon North Rimbus bus
    40h 20m
    $578–1,173

  3. Drive  1,686.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to North Rimcar car 1,686.1 mi
    27h 25m
    $308–445

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane ORD - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkwayshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Grand Canyon North Rim Visitor Centershuttle bus
    14h 14m
    $268–545

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Phoenix, shuttle, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane MDW - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    3. Drive from Grand Canyon Village to North Rimcar car
    14h 3m
    $436–573

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) flights

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Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,830.1 mi
  • Duration: 13h 54m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and North Rim, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to North Rim. However, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), walk to Harry Reid International, take the shuttle to St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway, then take the shuttle to Grand Canyon North Rim Visitor Center. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Canyon North Rim via Flagstaff, Flagstaff Amtrak Station, Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge, and GC Village Bright Angel Lodge in around 40h 20m.

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